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Pregnancy

Pregnancy is the period from the formation of an embryo in a female womb till childbirth. It is also called gestation period, and it usually lasts for 40 weeks from the last menstrual period. The symptoms of pregnancy include missed periods, nausea, vomiting, implantation bleeding, and breast tenderness.

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Why am I not getting pregnant despite having regular periods?

Query: Hello doctor, We are planning for pregnancy. I am getting regular periods without delay with 28 to 30 days cycles. However, I am not getting pregnant. What to do? Please help.  Read Full »


Dr. Vandana Andrews

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I went through your query. It can be concerning if you are having regular periods but are not able to conceive. However, it is essential to remember that getting pregnant can sometimes take time, even for healthy couples. It is advised to try for a year before seeki...  Read Full »

I have pregestational hemorrhage. Please help.

Query: Hello doctor, I am a 10-week pregnant female. When I was seven weeks and six days pregnant, I had a dating scan. Due to my doctor's busy schedule, I still could not meet her and I can only meet her next week. Today I got the report and somewhere in it, it mentioned that there is a "pregestational he...  Read Full »


Dr. Vandana Andrews

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I can understand your concern. A pregestational hemorrhage, also known as a subchorionic hemorrhage, is a small bleed that occurs between the chorion (the outermost layer of the embryo) and uterine lining before the embryo has implanted. It is a common finding on ultra...  Read Full »

My periods are delayed by two days. Please help.

Query: Hello doctor, I had unprotected sex last month and had a contraceptive pill within three hours. I got my period after 17 days, it lasted for five days. I am also taking regular oral contraceptives for my PCOD. Can I still have a chance to get pregnant? This month my periods are two days late. Please...  Read Full »


Dr. Vandana Andrews

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I can understand your concern. If you take an emergency contraceptive pill (i-pill) within three hours of having unprotected sex and also take regular oral contraceptives for your PCOD (polycystic ovarian disease), your chances of getting pregnant are very low. Emergen...  Read Full »

Pre-ejaculation fluid fell on my lace panties. Kindly help.

Query: Hello doctor, My partner and I got intimate, and while I was pleasuring him using my hands, some of his pre-ejaculation fluid accidentally fell on my lace panties (he never ejaculated). Should I be worried or take precautions, if so, please warn me about the side effects. I was also in my peak ferti...  Read Full »


Dr. Vandana Andrews

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I can understand your concern. The situation you described carries a very low risk of pregnancy or no risk at all. If you are worried about the possibility of pregnancy, you may consider taking emergency contraception as a precautionary measure. Emergency contracepti...  Read Full »

Can I become pregnant by fingering with precum in the pool?

Query: Hello doctor,My partner and I were at a swimming pool. My partner looked to see whether he cummed in his swim shorts while in the water, he stated that he noticed that he pre-cummed since he still had an erection after it and did not finish completely. He then stated that he touched his cum, and 10 ...  Read Full »


Dr. Vandana Andrews

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and can understand your concern. However, based on the information you provided, it is highly unlikely that you are pregnant. Pre-cum, which forms before ejaculation, does not contain enough sperm to cause pregnancy. Additionally, if your partner touc...  Read Full »

I missed my period, but the pregnancy test is negative. Why?

Query: Hello doctor,I missed my period last month, and I still have not gotten it this month. Today's pregnancy test came back negative. I usually have regular periods. Please help.Thank you.  Read Full »


Dr. Vandana Andrews

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. If you have a regular menstrual cycle and have missed your period for more than three weeks, or if you have taken pregnancy tests and they have all been negative, it is less likely that you are pregnant. Here are some suggestions: Wait a...  Read Full »

I am experiencing bleeding during pregnancy. Please help.

Query: Hello doctor, I am 35 years old, and I have experienced one miscarriage at 15 weeks. I am currently 12 weeks pregnant and noticed light bleeding today with dark blood clots. An ultrasound revealed a viable fetus with anterior myometrial contraction. I am also experiencing discomfort on the left sid...  Read Full »


Dr. Vandana Andrews

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and understand your concern about the bleeding. Based on your symptoms and test results, it is possible that you are experiencing a subchorionic hemorrhage, a type of bleeding between the embryo and the uterine wall. This may cause discomfor...  Read Full »

I have irregular periods after using Mifepristone. Why?

Query: Hi doctor, I am 20 years old. I missed my period last month and got to know that I was pregnant. So I took Mifepristone. Now it has been more than a month since I had my periods. And I also have a lot of weight gain recently. My pregnancy test was negative this month. Please help. Thank you.  Read Full »


Dr. Vandana Andrews

Answer: Hi, I appreciate you signing up on icliniq.com. You now have exclusive access to expert medical opinion. Based on your symptoms, you may be experiencing a delay in your menstrual cycle due to the Mifepristone (Progesterone) medication you took. Mifepristone is commonly used as a medication to termin...  Read Full »

My periods are delayed, despite a negative pregnancy test. Why?

Query: Hello doctor,I am 20 years old, and my periods have been missing for the past ten days. I was last sexually active two weeks ago. The most recent pregnancy test showed a negative result, but I am experiencing symptoms such as back pain and increased frequency of urination.Please help. Thank you.  Read Full »


Dr. Vandana Andrews

Answer: Hello,Welcome to icliniq.com.I have read your query, and I can understand your concern.Based on the provided information, it is hard to comment as the pregnancy test is negative. Pregnancy tests are most accurate when taken after a missed period or around the time of your expected period. Consider t...  Read Full »

Is bloating and belching a sign of pregnancy?

Query: Hello doctor,About three months ago, while engaging in intimate activity with my boyfriend, I came into contact with a small amount of precum, which completely dried on my finger. Afterward, we stopped, and he took a phone call. However, during that time, he touched his penis, and there was a possib...  Read Full »


Dr. Vandana Andrews

Answer: Hello,Welcome to icliniq.com.I understand your concern. Based on the information you provided, it is unlikely that you are pregnant. The timing of your period after your partner touched his penis does not align with the typical two-week window for implantation and pregnancy. Additionally, the sympto...  Read Full »

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